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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Clayton Helriggle who was born in Ohio on May 23, 1979 and passed away on September 27, 2002 at the age of 23. We will remember him forever.
Clayton was a talented musician & loved the road. He had a girlfriend of 6 years as well as his beloved dog Buddy. He leaves behind his mom, dad & a brother Harley & many other family & friends.
Clayton was a follower of the Grateful Dead. Just before his sudden death he was planning on following the band. He loved life. His was too short.
Clayton was killed when an inexperienced & untrained Emergency Service Unit (ESU) exploded into his home on a false tip from a career criminal thinking they would find a large pot dealership. In essence, law enforcement accounted for enough pot to roll about 6 joints.
The LEO that killed Clayton said he descended the stairs with a hand gun & threatened him with it. But the LEO did not see a roommate laying at his feet who observed the entire incident. The roommate had been a LEO in the military & had participated in SWAT raids before. He reported that Clayton came down the steps with a blue cup in his hand.
Either way Clayton was killed almost instantly by a shot gun blast to the chest. His dear friend of many years held him in his arms as he took his last breathe.
We will forever remember our dear Clayton as we continue our vidual of ridding law enforcement of their cowboys & Barney Fifes. There are many more good LEOs than bad but look what the bad can do.
Rock on Clayton! Rock on!
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Still Missing You! / Sue Cummings (aunt)
We had a great get together yesterday when Aunt Evelyn, Starla & Mike came in for an afternoon visit. Everybody dug into the pork chop charly's and your mom's fantastic green beans & potatoes. Harley had the latest pictures of Cha...
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Seems like yesterday not six years ago!!!!! / Deb Moore (Friend for life! )
Always in our minds and hearts, Always in our thoughts and prayers,Always with us day to night ,where ever we may go. Remembering Clayton is what we do from now until eternity.
We love you Clay and always will remember.
Lovin y...
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Six years later / Susan Cummings (aunt)
I know you're playing music and dancing in Heaven. I know that you are happy there and helping others too. Your short life here touched many and we all miss you very much. And we know that some time in the future we will all be...
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never forgotten / Emily Meyers (friend)
I can't believe how time goes so fast, I only pray time is heeling your family. Every time I think of you I smile. Though we shared such a short friendship, I will always remember you, and I continue to pray for your family. Until we meet...
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Sixth Anniversary / Sheri (Mother)
Here it is, 6 years passed so quickly. It doesn't seem that you've been gone so long...actually it seems like yesterday you were standing in the doorway telling me you'd see me later.
My love, there are still so many questions in my min...
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Winter without you / Aunt Susie (Aunt) Read >> |
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You will never be forgotten / Rauncie Ryan (Mother of Curtis Combs who was Claytons friend ) Read >> |
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Love that Last a Lifetime!!!!!! / Debbie Moore (Friends For Life!!! ) Read >> |
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Tragic / Rock Moore (Long time friend ) Read >> |
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I will not forget / Erin Holbert (local citizen ) Read >> |
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Your candle burned out too soon. / Jessica Schul (Friend) Read >> |
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"Woody" / Aunt Sue (aunt) Read >> |
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My Son / Sharon Helriggle (Mother) Read >> |
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Persistance / Vicky Croley (Friend) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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Happy Birthday
Thinking of Clayton on his birthday, I was remembering a year (may have been his 12th) birthday that we had a funny thing happen. I had made the required yellow cake with chocolate icing (that was his favorite) and when he got home from school, I took the cake pan cover off to show him. When the lid came off, it left a perfect "C" imprint in the very top center of the cake. It couldn't have been centered any better or have been so perfectly symmetrical if we had tried to put it on there. No matter how many times the cover was taken off of the cake, did the "C" get messed up. It was like our own little miracle! Clayton thought it was "special" too.
We'll celebrate this 29th without him, but not without those special memories of birthdays past.
We love you Clayton - I know you'll be with us on your special day and in your own special way.
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| Clayton's Photo Album |
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| Harley, Mom & Clayton
(Clayton making faces as usual!) |
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